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RSPD Chief Pierce announces upcoming retirement

Russell Springs Police Chief Tim Pierce will soon be retiring. The announcement came during last night’s Russell Springs City Council meeting. Pierce has served as the city’s police chief since March 2021, and his retirement […]

Polston warns court about upcoming end of SRO grant

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told Russell County magistrates Monday night that a grant funding two school resource officers in Russell County is set to expire in less than 90 days, and could leave two […]

Sample ballot for upcoming primary election released

A sample ballot for Russell County for the upcoming 2023 Kentucky Primary Election has been released by the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office. Among the dozen Republican candidates for governor appearing on the ballot are […]

Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship deadline upcoming at SCC

Somerset Community College is advising that prospective students for the current Spring 2023 semester interested in pursuing a career in health care, advanced manufacturing, transportation/logistics, business services/IT, or construction need to enroll and apply for […]

Tourist commission elects board officers for upcoming year

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission Board of Directors elected board officers during a special-called meeting this week, keeping restaurant representative and longtime board member Randy Baird as board chairman and selecting board member Lisa Gosser, […]